Iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following a high-speed air drill dental treatment procedure.

Abstract

Case
A patient was transported to our hospital with swelling in his right face and neck after restorative dental treatment. Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum were discovered using computed tomography scans.
Outcome
The patient had no severe symptoms. We prescribed prophylactic antibiotics and he recovered uneventfully.
Conclusions
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